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ShawlEf191

Handspun and handwoven cotton plain weave (khaddar) in three rectangular panels of red-brown cloth sewn together. Geometric style pattern in red, green, white, and gold-coloured stitch embroidered on top. Black used as embroidered outline on ends. Three gold diagonal stripes span the central area, with the colour pattern mirroring the central span. The colouring alternates magenta-green and magenta-gold pyramids (mandiraan) with the pattern flipping by row. The roof of the windows alternate gold-green gold-white patterning.

Culture
Punjabi
Material
cotton fibre and silk fibre
Made in
Punjab, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagEf189

Handspun and woven brown cloth bag lined in light yellow cotton, with a pocket on the inside. Hand-woven cotton belt, in light red, light yellow, white, light green, and purple striped pattern sewn onto sides of bag and forms the handle. Bag embroidered in silk and darn stitch. Patterns on one side is divided into large diamonds, in white, light green and dark pink, all on yellow band, divided from other pattern of diagonal rows of alternating colours, in white, yellow, light green, and hot pink. Pattern across bottom section is stylized shapes embroidered in yellow, white, yellow, and light green. Other side of bag has row of chevrons at opening, in dark pink, white, and light green and yellow between these colours. Large section of light green and orange divided by dark pink intersecting diagonal lines and straight lines. Another band of chevrons, and pattern along the bottom of bag are short diagonal lines with horizontal lines between. Blue glass beads and green fibre tassel on one bottom corner, white glass beads and green fibre tassel on other.

Culture
North India
Material
cotton fibre, silk fibre, glass, synthetic fibre ? and dye
Made in
Punjab, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PouchEf259

Flat, two pocket pouch faced with black hand-woven cotton decorated in embroidery and mirror work. Green, yellow, purple, brown and pink cotton thread. Mirror pieces (9 of 1 cm. diameter, 4 of 2 cm.) sewn with buttonhole stitches. Metallic thread holds largest piece. Zippered closing. Double fabric backing and inside sleeve of black mill cloth. Tubular black braided cord arm strap attached to side seams as decorative binding.

Culture
North India
Material
mica mineral ?, metal, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Delhi, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileEe36

A rectangular sample of green woven cloth. Main geometric design has been embroidered on either end with the design consisting of alternating white and yellow outlined diamond shapes that have red dots interdispersed throughout and bordered by a central dotted red line that has a yellow dotted line at either side. Hemmed along the top and bottom with raw side edges

Culture
Adi
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileEe35

A small rectangular sample of woven dark red cloth. Ends are embroidered in a white and yellow geometric design. Pattern resembles a snowflake bordered on each side by parallel rows of stitching. Ends have also been machine stitched. Hemmed along the top and bottom with raw side edges.

Culture
Adi
Material
cotton fibre and dye
Made in
Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1305

Rectangular, cover of beige fabric and indigo embroidery. The central, plate-like motif consists of a rim of birds, butterflies, branches and leaves with a centre of birds, butterfly, centipede, branch, leaves and berries. Facing the centre at each side is a large butterfly with floral designs. Each corner has a triangular motif: two have crab and aquatic designs; two flowers and butterflies. The ends are hemmed in geometric pattern. Four cotton ties are sewn to the long edges.

Culture
Chinese
Material
indigo dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1304

Rectangular, brocade cover of cream fabric with dark blue design. The central motif consists of a round medallion with geometric stylized peach in centre; surrounding four peach blossoms, four peaches each with two swastikas, leaves and sprigs. The end border has two phoenix and two lotus. There is a triangular motif at each corner consisting of swastikas, phoenix and sprigs; persimmons and pomegranates. Ends hemmed; selvage edges. Four twill ties are sewn to the long edges.

Culture
Chinese
Material
indigo dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1303

Rectangular, embroidered cover of cream fabric and blue-black detailing. The central motif consists of peach blossom surrounded by a swastika design, four butterflies alternating with four bats. The diagonal corner designs are of bird and peach; opposite phoenix and flowers. There is a bowl of flowers at ends. Upper and lower edges are selvage; ends hemmed with a geometric design. Four cotton ties are sewn to selvages with pink thread.

Culture
Chinese
Material
indigo dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1302

Plain white cover with black embroidery. Central motif: stylized flower with surrounding swastika design, four butterflies alternating with four bats. Diagonal corner designs of bird and peach; opposite phoenix and flowers. Bowl of flowers at each end. Upper and lower selvages; ends hemmed in geometric design. Four tapes sewn to selvages with pink thread.

Culture
Chinese
Material
indigo dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CoverEdz1301

Rectangular, brocade textile of cream fabric and indigo detailing. The design consists of a centre medallion with two birds, tree, leaves and floral motifs. Thirty- four butterflies arranged between medallion and border. The border consists of bird and floral designs. Four, cotton ties are attached to selvage edges. Hemmed at each end.

Culture
Chinese
Material
indigo dye and cotton fibre
Made in
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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